Menendez brothers: STS Files

Erik Menendez Hospitalized Ahead of Parole: Will the Brothers Get a New Trial?

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Breaking updates in Erik Menendez parole news: Erik Menendez has been hospitalized ahead of his upcoming parole hearing, sparking questions about whether the infamous Menendez brothers could get a new trial. This episode dives into the latest court filings, medical updates, and what this could mean for Erik and Lyle Menendez. We analyze potential legal maneuvers, public reactions, and the implications for the justice system in this high-profile case. Stay informed with Erik Menendez parole news, survivor stories, true crime news, and real crime stories as we explore the twists in this ongoing saga. Don’t miss insights from STS podcast coverage and cold case perspectives.
Key Points from the Episode:

Erik Menendez hospitalized ahead of parole hearing

Potential implications for Lyle Menendez and new trial possibilities

Updates on court filings and legal strategies

Public reaction and media coverage

Context on high-profile crimes, justice system, and similar cold cases

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Erik Menendez is hospitalized with a serious medical condition—undergoing multiple surgeries for large kidney stones—just weeks before he and his brother Lyle face a crucial parole hearing on August 21–22, 2025.

Their attorney is pushing for a medical furlough, while a California judge has ordered prosecutors to explain why key sexual abuse evidence.

#BestGuests:

• Robert Rand – The original investigative reporter on the Menendez case and author of The Menendez Murders, the definitive book on the brothers and the killings.

• Dr. Ildiko Tabori – A Los Angeles-based psychologist analyzing the brothers’ trauma, behavior, and potential rehabilitation.

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Menendez Brothers’ Friend, Former Inmate Joins STS, As Family Asks DA Hochman to Step Aside

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The Menendez brothers are fighting not just for freedom — but against the very prosecutor handling their case. Why their attorneys say DA Nathan Hochman must be removed.

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Tonight, a stunning new twist in the Menendez brothers’ long road to potential freedom.

Their legal team is demanding Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recuse himself — or be forcibly disqualified — due to alleged deep conflicts of interest.

We break down the new court filing, the family rift at the center of it all, and what it means for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who’ve already spent 35 years behind bars for killing their parents in 1989.

#BestGuests:

• Anerae Brown, also known as rapper X-Raided, is a former inmate and rapper who credits the Menendez brothers with helping him transform his life and earn early release.

• Robert Rand is the journalist of record on the Menendez case, covering it since 1989 and author of The Menendez Murders.

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Reporters Inside Courtoom Recap Resentencing Hearing And what's next for the Menendez Brothers

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Will the Menendez Brothers get Out of Prison? That's the question everyone is asking but for now...everyone will have to wait another month after the hearing abruptly ended.

Joel & #BestGuests Josh Ritter and Robert Rand bring us all up to speed on the latest news today.

Erik and Lyle Menendez's resentencing hearing started April 17th and was filled with tension and tempers.

Erik and Lyle have served time in prison for more than 3 decades after attacking and killing their mother and father, Kitty and Jose Menendez. Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents on Aug. 20, 1989. The Menendez brothers testified that they killed their mother and father in self-defense after a lifetime of emotional, physical and SA. At the time, Lyle was 21, and Erik was 18. This high profile case has now come down to the brothers' attorney trying to get them released and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman trying to keep both brothers behind bars.

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LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE! Menendez Brothers to be Resentenced?

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Are the Menendez brothers one step closer to freedom? Today’s high-stakes hearing could change everything.

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The Menendez brothers are back in court as a judge weighs the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who’ve spent nearly three decades behind bars for the brutal slaying of their parents.

With the new Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman pushing to withdraw the resentencing motion filed by his predecessor, the courtroom drama intensifies.

While the defense argues they should have faced manslaughter charges and already be free, the DA’s office accuses the brothers of clinging to a “bunker of lies” about their motives and the killings. Politics, public sentiment, and raw legal strategy collide in this pivotal moment that could open the door to parole — or slam it shut forever.

Press conference ahead…

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Menendez Brothers’ Last Chance? Gov. Newsom Fast-Tracks Clemency Review

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has fast-tracked a parole board assessment to determine whether Lyle and Erik Menendez should be granted clemency after serving life without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents.

This decision has sparked new hope for the brothers and their family, with supporters arguing their rehabilitation and history of alleged abuse warrant a second look.

However, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is pushing back, calling for their habeas corpus petition to be denied.

#BestGuests:

Robert Rand – Award-winning journalist who has covered the Menendez case since 1989 and produced compelling documentaries on the case: Truth and Lies: The Menendez Brothers and Unthinkable: The Menendez Murders

Professor Jo Potuto – Legal expert breaking down what the parole board’s investigation means and what could happen next.

Is justice finally shifting in the Menendez Brothers’ case, or will they remain behind bars?

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Are the Menendez Brothers Rehabilitated? New Evidence and Their Potential Resentencing

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

#STSNation, welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in true crime. Today, we examine a case that’s captivated America for decades: the Menendez Brothers. Convicted of the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez, Lyle and Erik Menendez have spent over 30 years in prison.

But now, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon is recommending their resentencing. Could this mean freedom for Lyle and Erik?

#BestGuests:

• Lenard Vare: With nearly 30 years in correctional operations across California and Nevada, including as a Nevada State Prison Warden and Napa County Jail administrator, Lenard offers unique insight into inmate rehabilitation and prison reform.

• Gordon W. Lyde: After spending nearly a decade in prison, Gordon has turned his life around, becoming a drug counselor and community advocate. His personal journey through incarceration and rehabilitation sheds light on what true change can look like.

Join us as we discuss whether the Menendez Brothers are truly rehabilitated and what their future might hold.

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Should the Menendez Brothers Walk Free? Legendary Dr. Burgess Testified in Trial & Weighs in

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.

Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the grisly 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, at the family's sprawling Beverly Hills mansion.

They’ve been in prison ever since.

But, do they have a new shot at freedom? A major press conference is set for Wednesday October 16th about resentencing the brothers.

#BestGuests:

Dr. Ann Burgess is an internationally recognized pioneer in the assessment and treatment of victims of trauma and abuse, and author of A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind.

Among her many awards and accolades, in 2016 she was named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing She has also worked with FBI Academy special agents to study serial offenders, and the links between child abuse, juvenile delinquency, and subsequent perpetration.

Erlinda Ocampo Johnson Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, University of New Mexico School of Law graduate (’95), was appointed the special prosecutor in the Alec Baldwin case.

She’s a highly experienced and successful Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney that has represented hundreds of clients facing Federal and State Criminal Charges

R. Timothy Jansen has handled complex Civil, Administrative and Criminal Litigation s, first as Chief Trial Counsel for the Secretary of State of Florida, Tallahassee, handling both complex Civil and Criminal matters.

Afterwards, he worked as a Senior Fraud Prosecutor for the United States Attorney in Tampa, handling exclusively complex White Collar Crimes, including Health Care Fraud Litigation. He was also the Chairmain of the Health Care Fraud Task Force and a member of the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Task Force in Washington, D.C. Mr. Jansen also practices in the areas of Constitutional (First Amendment)

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Live Press Conference: Family & Attorneys Have Update on the Menendez Brothers' Case

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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Reports Suggest Menendez Brothers’ Release Is Imminent as Family & Attorneys Hold Press Conference

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.

Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the grisly 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, at the family's sprawling Beverly Hills mansion.

They’ve been in prison ever since.

But, do they have a new shot at freedom? A major press conference is set for Wednesday October 16th about resentencing the brothers.

#BestGuests:

Gen. Mark Davidson started his career as a prosecutor straight out of law school in 1994 as an Assistant District Attorney in Tennessee

He began prosecuting cases in Tipton County, and within a year became the one and only prosecutor in Lauderdale County.

Gen. Davidson later went to work for the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office handling criminal cases on appeal and eventually death penalty cases.

He was able to return to the District Attorney’s Office in 2011.

He was then elected District Attorney in August of 2018.

Chris Lomax is the Managing Attorney at Lomax Legal. He began his career with the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice over a decade ago, and soon established a stellar reputation for taking on and winning complex, difficult cases in jurisdictions across the nation. Chris investigated and successfully prosecuted law enforcement officers who violated people’s Constitutional rights, as well as individuals who committed hate crimes and human trafficking offenses.

Josh Ritter is a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, host of Courtroom Confidential and an Award Winning Former Prosecutor.

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Reaction to Dr. Ann Burgess on Freeing the Menendez Brothers

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.

This is an #STSSpecial …

Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the grisly 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, at the family's sprawling Beverly Hills mansion.

They’ve been in prison ever since.

But, do they have a new shot at freedom after a bombshell letter surfaced and the release of a new documentary supporting the brothers’ claims of sexual abuse by their dad Jose Menendez.

An original expert witness for the defense weigh in.

#BestGuests:

Anne Bremmer is a trial attorney, and one of the nation's most recognized legal analysts.

In her 35 years of practice, she has been lead counsel for many highly-publicized court cases. She was a Prosecuting Attorney for the Criminal Division of the King County Prosecutor's Office in Seattle from 1983 to 1988.

She is a regular contributing legal analyst on TV and cable, including FOX, CNN, MSNBC and HLN.

Famed Tallahasse Defense Attorney R. Timothy Jansen is a partner in the firm Jansen & Davis…he has handled complex Civil, Administrative and Criminal Litigation s, first as Chief Trial Counsel for the Secretary of State of Florida, Tallahassee, handling both complex Civil and Criminal matters.

He also spent 5 years as a federal prosecutor. No one knows the Tallahassee legal community better than Tim.

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Should Lyle & Erik Menendez Be Set Free After 30+ Years in Prison?

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

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#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. This is an #STSSpecial … Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the grisly 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, at the family's sprawling Beverly Hills mansion. They’ve been in prison ever since. But, do they have a new shot at freedom after a bombshell letter surfaced and the release of a new documentary supporting the brothers’ claims of sexual abuse by their dad Jose Menendez. An original expert witness for the defense weigh in.

#BestGuests: Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess is an internationally recognized pioneer in the assessment and treatment of victims of trauma and abuse, and author of A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind. Among her many awards and accolades, in 2016 she was named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing She has also worked with FBI Academy special agents to study serial offenders, and the links between child abuse, juvenile delinquency, and subsequent perpetration. You know the super successful Netflix show Mindhunter about the FBIs first days of criminal profiling — she worked with the real-life agents the show is based on.

Wendy Murphy serves as adjunct professor of sexual violence law at New England Law|Boston, where she also co directs the Women’s and Children’s Advocacy Project under the Center for Law and Social Responsibility. A former Visiting Scholar at Harvard Law School, Wendy prosecuted child abuse and sex crimes cases for many years. #MenendezBrothers #TrueCrime #LyleMenendez #ErikMenendez #Menudo #BoyBand #PrisonLife #TrueCrimeCommunity #DomesticViolence

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Former Menendez Brothers' Prison Guard Raises Concerns About the Famous Inmates

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the grisly 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, at the family's sprawling Beverly Hills mansion. They’ve been in prison ever since. But, do they have a new shot at freedom after a bombshell letter surfaced and the release of a new documentary supporting the brothers’ claims of SA by their dad Jose Menendez. Now, a former prison guard who worked in the same unit as Lyle and Erik Menendez is speaking out warning to think twice before granting the duo their freedom. #BestGuests: Hector Bravo Ferrel was a Lieutenant in the California Department of Corrections for 16 years before resigning from his post. At Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility he worked in the same unit as the Menendez brothers and got to know both well. Ferrel is also a decorated combat veteran.

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Do the Menendez Brothers Have a Shot at Freedom After Bombshell Letter, New Doc?

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

#STSNation,

Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.

Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the grisly 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez, at the family's sprawling Beverly Hills mansion.

They’ve been in prison ever since.

But, do they have a new shot at freedom after a bombshell letter surfaced and the release of a new documentary supporting the brothers’ claims of sexual abuse by their dad Jose Menendez.

#BestGuests: TBD

#MenendezBrothers #LyleMenendez #ErikMenendez #Menudo #BoyBand

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